SPECIFICATIONS
| Roadster | COUPE |
TRIM |
MSRP |
| BMW Z4 3.0i Roadster | $36,700 |
| BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster | $42,700 |
| BMW Z4 M Roadster | $52,400 |
ENGINES
Type: |
2,996cc Inline-6; aluminum block and head |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 215 at 6,250 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 185 at 2,750 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 85.0 x 88.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.7:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 18 / 28 |
| Available with: | 3.0 |
Type: |
2,996cc Inline-6; aluminum block and head |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 255 at 6,600 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 220 at 2,750 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 85.0 x 88.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.7:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 18 / 28 |
| Available with: | 3.0si |
Type: |
3,246cc Inline-6; aluminum block and head |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 330 at 7,900 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 262 at 4,900 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 87.0 x 91.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 16 / 24 |
| Available with: | M Roadster |
TRANSMISSIONS
Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 4.32, 2.46, 1.66, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85 |
| Final Drive: | 3.38 |
| Available with: | 3.0i |
Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 4.35, 2.50, 1.66, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85 |
| Final Drive: | 3.23 |
| Available with: | 3.0si |
Type: |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.87, 0.69 |
| Final Drive: | 3.73; 3.64 (3.0si) |
| Available with: | 3.0; 3.0si |
Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 4.35, 2.50, 1.66, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85 |
| Final Drive: | 3.62 |
| Available with: | M Roadster |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
Rear-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs 12.8 in. power-assisted vented discs (3.0si) 13.6 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs (M) |
Rear: |
11.6 in. power-assisted vented discs 12.9 x 0.8 in. power-assisted vented discs (M) |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,020 (3.0) 3,086 (3.0si) 3,197 (M Roadster) |
| Weight distribution: | 50 / 50 51 / 49 (M Roadster) |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 14.5 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
32.2 (3.0si) 34.3 (M Roadster) |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
161.1 |
Width [in.]: |
70.1 |
Height [in.]: |
51.1 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 98.2 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 58.0 |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 60.0 |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.36 0.38 (M Roadster) |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
47.6 |
Seating Capacity: |
2 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
37.3 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
42.0 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
52.5 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
8.5 7.8 (M Roadster) |
